A week on a crewed charter cat opens their eyes to the Caribbean wonders (published March 2013) Dawn arrived slowly. The night had wrapped its blanket […]
A Leeward Islands Odyssey
B.V.I.s Off the Beaten Track
You can still find secluded anchorages and unspoiled snorkeling (published March 2013) The British Virgin Islands, because of their near perfect sailing and cruising features, have […]
Discovering the Eastern Mediterranean
The Eastern Med Yacht Rally opens doors to the wonders of the ‘cradle of civilization” (published March 2013) In the spring of 2011, as we enjoyed […]
The Five Stages of Crisis Management
How to deal with the unexpected and learn from your experience (published March 2013) The day started off great. It was a gorgeous morning. My wife, […]
Ship Shape
Five boat-friendly exercises to get your body ready for cruising (published February 2013) TOP PICTURE 1-LEGGED LUNGES • Begin with the top of one foot on […]
Pet Pampering Onboard
Simple massage techniques to improve health and circulation in your favorite four-legged crewmembers (published January 2013) “Were you successful?” I ask Tony as he steps out […]
Girls’ Day Out
Willemstad, Curacao (published January 2013) Every few weeks, our group of female friends rides the bus from our anchorage in Spanish Waters, Curacao into Willemstad for […]
Three Days in the Bunsbys
50° 06’N 127° 31’W (published December 2015) With favorable northwest winds in the forecast, we headed south after relaxing for two days in North Harbour, Quatsino […]
Unleashing Women’s Potential
Thinking beyond “pink and blue” boundaries leads to smoother sailing (published December 2012) “You’ve got to let me put a few holes in the boat,” I […]
Hare Bay, Newfoundland
48°85’47” N 54°00’92” W (published November 2012) Ever since reading Canadian author Farley Mowat’s books about Newfoundland’s southwest coast, it has been our dream to sail […]